Associate Software Engineer

• Deliver well-scoped front-end features for KAYAK's Cars search vertical that reach millions of travelers daily, working alongside senior engineers who will support your growth
• Implement clean, maintainable React and Type Script code that meets the team's quality standards
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate clearly defined requirements into polished, user-facing experiences across web and mobile
• Participate in code reviews — both receiving and providing constructive feedback
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions
• Leverage AI coding tools (such as Claude Code) to improve your development velocity and code quality, in line with the team's engineering practices
• Engage actively in agile ceremonies — sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives — contributing ideas and flagging blockers to keep delivery on track

• A degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field — or a portfolio of work that demonstrates the same foundational skills
• Foundational proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with exposure to Type Script preferred
• Hands-on experience with React or a comparable modern UI framework
• Familiarity with version control using Git and comfort contributing to a shared, collaborative codebase
• An ability to work with AI coding tools to improve development velocity and code quality, in line with the team's engineering practices
• Clear communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and openness to giving and receiving feedback through code reviews and agile ceremonies
• The capacity to thrive in a hybrid working model, including the ability to attend the Cambridge or Concord office at least 3 days per week

Demonstrates proficiency in Front-End Development with a focus on React and Type Script, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and engages in agile practices to deliver user-centric features.

• React Development
• Type Script Proficiency
• HTML & CSS Skills
• Version Control with Git
• AI Coding Tools Experience

• React
• Type Script
• HTML
• CSS
• Java Script
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• End-to-End Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Code Review

• Clear Communication
• Collaborative Mindset
• Openness to Feedback

• Degree in Computer Science
• Degree in Software Engineering

• Front-End Development
• User Experience
• Agile Ceremonies
• Collaborative Codebase

• AI Coding Tools
• Git